Rose nicks it against New York

Point guard gives Chicago Bulls one-point win on home return in NBA while L.A. Clippers beat Golden State Warriors.

On point: Derrick Rose led the way to victory on his home-court return [AP]

Derrick Rose made a floating baseline basket with 5.7 seconds left to lift the Chicago Bulls to an 82-81 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday in his first home game since he injured his left knee 18 months ago.

Rose had 18 points on 7-of-23 shooting and committed four turnovers.

But there was no doubt who was getting the ball after Tyson Chandler went 1 for 2 at the line to give New York an 81-80 lead with 10.8 seconds remaining.

The speedy point guard, who was a game-time decision for his return due to a sore neck, got the ball on the wing and drove to the baseline for the go-ahead basket.

Luol Deng had 17 points for Chicago, who matched a franchise record with a fifth consecutive win in home openers.

At Los Angeles, Chris Paul scored 42 points and had on three of his 15 assists on consecutive alley-oop dunks by Blake Griffin during a 30-second span of the third quarter to lead the Clippers to 126-115 victory over the Golden State Warriors in their home opener.

The Clippers, who won the club's first division title last season with a club-record 56 wins, had five players score in double figures. Griffin had 23 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out with 3:53 remaining.

Florida team beat the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 in extra time to win their second consecutive NBA championship 4-3.

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